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Nishtha Gupta

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According to the students' profile for the class of 2028, a total of over 65,000 applications were received by the university, of which over 2,300 students enrolled in the upcoming class. The things common among the students who got enrolled were excellent academic performance, work/ professional experience, and participation in different activities. Here are some tips on how students can get into the University of Pennsylvania:

  • Apply early: Students must prefer applying early as it can improve their chances of selection. 51% of the class of 2028 admitted early.
  • Aim for high scores: Students must aim for high standardized test scores. Th
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Mukul Vimal

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Indian students at UPenn get the access to a wide world of opportunities. As per the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university offers one of the best campus life in USA. From academics and sports facilities to meal options and the student affairs team, everything is readily available for students. Also, get the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and organizations. Listed below are ratings of the University of Pennsylvania USA as per the reviews:

ParametersStars
Public Transportation4.7
Student Life3.3
Indian Food3.3
Safety2.8

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Nishtha Pruthi

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Pennsylvania University is globally renowned for offering world-class programs and attracts students from all over the globe. As per the UPenn University reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the academic environment is a bit hectic, but the results are worth it. Reviews say that the teaching menthods are top-tier and the placement opportunities are good. Students have rate the university 4.2 stars for the quality of faculty.

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Shruti Mishra

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UPenn University is one of the top choices among international students due to the university's world-class programs, an impressive return on investment, vibrant campus life, and more. As per the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university has obtained the following stars:

ParametersStars (Shiksha Reviews)
Overall3.5
Public Transportation4.7
Quality of Faculty4.2
Part-time Work4.0
Value for Money3.3
Indian Food3.3
Student Life3.3
Post-study Jobs3.2
Permanent Immigration3.0
Safety2.8
Internships2.8

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8 months ago

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Ishita Singh

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To know the University of Pennsylvania admission process, it is important to understand that the university practices a comprehensive whole-person review. The university reviews the application on the basis of what:

  • A student is interested in
  • Where students have focused their energy in the classes
  • What have been a students' commitments and activities that have made a meaningful impact
  • How a student spends a time outside of the school
  • Experiences that have challenged the students
  • What a student is like? How a student interact with the peers?
  • What students hope to achieve at UPenn?
  • What kind of impact a student will make at UPenn?

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Nishtha Singh

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As of Fall 2023, the total number of students enrolled at UPenn is 28,711. Out of this, 23,000+ are full time students. Of which, 10,000+ are UG students and 13,000+ are full-time graduate / professional students. In the case of international students, a total of 6,887 international students enrolled at UPenn in Fall 2023. Of the international students enrolled in Class of 2027, 35% students hailed from Asia.

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Chandra Chaudhary

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The University of Pennsylvania's application process and requirements are the same for all the applicants. Each student's application, regardless of the citizenship and permanent residency status, is evaluated on the basis of their academic profile. For admission to UG courses of the university, the applicants are required to have high school / secondary school qualification. Apart from this, make sure to submit English language proficiency score. Also, the university wants to learn about students' interests outside the classroom, including extracurricular activities, and community service.

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9 months ago

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Rupali Singh

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To apply to UPenn UG courses, the applicants can apply via Common App or Coalition App. A few of the application requirements are:

  • The applicants must have a secondary school
  • High school transcripts
  • English language proficiency score
  • Essays and short answers
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Standardized test scores

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9 months ago

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Kanika Pandey

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Widely popular among the Business and Management enthusiasts all over the world, the Wharton School ranking stays high in the list of the best Business schools. According to US World and News, the Business programs of the University of Pennsylvania, which are provided under Wharton, are ranked #1 among the 124 best business schools of the world. The QS ranking, on the other hand, has given the UPenn Wharton School, #2 rank consecutively for two years, 2025 and 2024.

The ranking is decided based on the return of investment, thought leadership, entrepreneurial & Alumni outcomes, employability, and diversity, based on these parameters, the

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Bhumika Vimal

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The Wharton School and Harvard Business School are both exceptional and ranked highly in the list of the best Business Schools worldwide. While the parent institution of Wharton, University of Pennsylvania is in the group of Ivy League, Harvard university isn't in that group. These Business schools are known for their state of the art curriculum, highly employable alumni, large alumni network across the globe, and the strong commitment towards learning.

The table compares these two best Business schools in depth:

Criteria

Harvard Business School  

The Wharton School 

Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Philadelphia, USA

Average Starting Salary

USD 175,000 (INR 1.47 Cr)

USD 175,000 (1.47 Cr)

Sign-On Bonus

USD 30,000 (INR 25 L)

USD 30,000 (INR 25 L)

Acceptance Rate (Class 2026)

9.43%

20.5%

Tuition (MBA)

USD 76,410 (INR 64.5 L)

USD 84,830 (INR 71.6 L)

Top Companies Hiring

·         JP Morgan Chase

·         Nike

·         Glossier

·         L'Oréal

·         Ab Bernstein

·         Activision Blizzard

·         Adobe Inc.

·         Alixpartners

·         Alpine Investors

 

Ranking (QS World 2025)

#3

#2

 (USD 1 = INR 87,53)

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